Can you replace implants through new incision? Areola or armpit? (Photo)

Question

I'm 375cc MP hate my chest scars my implants have been sitting in this position since 2months after my surgery. My doctor cut me way to high on my chest wall which is why I look bottomed out. I would love to fix my fold and hide my high crease scars but nothing seems promising. I heard mesh was a waste of $ Not sure how sutures will help keep that crease scar tucked & hidden. I want to go bigger going through areola or armpit. I know it's possible. But what do you think???

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Do not use any other incision, and using another will not make your current scars better. What needs to be done is to 'nail them down' at the completion of the replacement surgery using special sutures and absorbable mesh. Once they're healed and properly sitting in the fold, you won't be bothered by them so much.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your incisions may be in the correct position because your breast implants have bottomed out from the weight. In your standing photos, your nipples are too high on your chest because your implants are sitting too low.  The inferior pocket needs to be lifted and you may need mesh for better support.  Do not go larger since you are not supporting these implants now. I would use the same incision.

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